Monthly Archives: March 2018

Coconut Date Macaroons

Macaroons go hand in hand with Passover. (This is a good article on how that came to be.) Dates add a fun twist to these nutty coconut ones. This goy used flour, but matzo meal will substitute just fine. Coconut … Continue reading

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Sweet Soy-Glazed Chicken. New Music From Newmen.

That video is my latest favorite. It’s ridiculousness makes me laugh every time. “MOO!” Dinner is far less funny, but very tasty. This Sweet Soy-Glazed Chicken is a simple, yet elegant dish. The Asian-inspired flavors are perfect with the tender … Continue reading

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Pappardelle With Crawfish, Tomatoes And Basil. New Music From AlphaCub.

Put yourself in a springtime mood with this bright and cheerful pasta dish. Meaty crawfish are tossed in a spicy fresh tomato sauce brightened with lemon zest and basil then served over pappardelle. Mario Batali recommends lemon basil if you … Continue reading

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Quick Shamrock Cupcakes

Are you looking for a really easy and quick way to dress up some cupcakes for St. Patrick’s Day? Just grab a shamrock cookie cutter and some green sugar and you are good to go. Quick Shamrock Cupcakes Ingredients: Your … Continue reading

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Tofu Stroganoff. New Music From Deanna Petcoff.

I really love Beef Stroganoff. I thought this recipe for Tofu Stroganoff was intriguing and certainly a lighter option to try. The result was a tasty dinner with subtle flavor kicks from the sherry and pickled onions. Tofu Stroganoff Ingredients: … Continue reading

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New England Pork Pies And Colcannon. New Music From ENNOR.

Have you ever had Pork Pie? I first tried one on a trip to England over 20 years ago. My husband and I visited a small village shop and picked up the fixings for a picnic. Cheese, rustic bread, and … Continue reading

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Blueberry Cornmeal Butter Cake. Listening To Cory Cooper.

Q: What do you call blueberries playing the guitar? A: A jam session. Dense and buttery, dotted with moist, lemony berries, this Blueberry Cornmeal Butter Cake is gonna be your jam. The cornmeal lends such fabulous texture. Blueberry Cornmeal Butter … Continue reading

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Bacon And Spinach Pizza. New Music From Let’s Mars.

A few years ago I posted about some dizziness I was experiencing. A few days later a local friend who reads the blog, but that I rarely see, sent me a note to ask how I was. I guess I … Continue reading

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Pasta Carbonara

It’s March! Feel like some carbs? You can’t go wrong with Pasta Carbonara. This version is particularly wonderful with its hint of heat in the silky, garlic-scented sauce. Pasta Carbonara Ingredients: Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 … Continue reading

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